BIGGER OBSTACLES AHEAD

God gives us victories today in order to give us confidence so we will trust Him in the future. Folks listen, we have not faced our greatest obstacles yet. They are still ahead. That is why God gives us victories today, so that when a bigger obstacle comes in our future, instead of being fearful, we’ll be strong. Instead of being dismayed, we’ll be courageous. As you age, obstacles get bigger. A dear lady once said to me, “Pastor, growing old isn't for sissies.” If you don't think that's true, then go walk through your nearest nursing home facility. Let's be honest. Some of our biggest obstacles are still ahead of us. That is also true of parenting. You think it's tough to raise kids when they're terrible twos? You know what a lot of parents find out? That's not the toughest time because they ultimately become teenagers. And if you're raising teenagers and you think this is the toughest time, you might be surprised! Most parents will tell you some of the hardest times of parenting happen after your kids become adults. Some of the greatest challenges of our lives still lie ahead. That is why God gives you victories today - in order to give you confidence to trust Him for the bigger obstacles that will come in your future.